2023 Most Popular Recreation Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Recreation Administration Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 39 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, recreation administration is the #174 most popular major in Missouri.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Recreation Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Missouri to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Recreation Administration program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for recreation admin majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Missouri Schools for a Bachelor's in Recreation Administration
Our analysis found Missouri Western State University to be the most popular school for recreation administration students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Missouri. Missouri Western is a small public school located in the city of Saint Joseph.
Of the 19 students majoring in recreation admin at Missouri Western, 79% are male and 21% are female.
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Out of the 7 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the # 2 spot on the list. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Fayette.
Of the 8 students majoring in recreation admin at CMU CGES, 88% are male and 13% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the town of Fayette, CMU CLAS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in recreation admin at CMU CLAS, 83% are male and 17% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hannibal - LaGrange University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. HLGU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hannibal.
Of the 6 students majoring in recreation admin at HLGU, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of the Ozarks. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Hard Work U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Point Lookout.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northwest Missouri State University is a great place for recreation administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Maryville.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $218.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Missouri Valley College is a great place for recreation administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Marshall, Missouri Valley College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 57 |
| Kansas | 22 |
| Iowa | 1 |
| Nebraska | 8 |
| North Dakota | 0 |
| South Dakota | 25 |
Recreation Administration Related Majors
One of 4 majors within the area of study, recreation administration has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Recreation Admin
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 67,146 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 3,106 |
| Outdoor Education | 265 |
| Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 174 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Glen Santy.
More about our data sources and methodologies.